Workin'

by Nat Adderley, Nat Adderley Quintet

Overview

The comparisons with Cannonball's quintet are inevitable, in part because of the title tune, in part because Adderley's quintet performs the same kind of earthy, blues-drenched repertoire, and finally because of the incendiary playing of alto saxophonist Vincent Herring. The saxophonist was a good fit with the trumpeter, and by the time of this recording, Adderly was at the peak of his powers, as capable on ballads as on the fast pieces. Adderly was an underrated performer, in the shadows of Cannonball, but as he shows on this set, he could blow with the best. Subtlety and nuance may not be his strengths, but he could light up a crowd with verve and energy. Jimmy Cobb kicks hard on drums and Walter Booker shines on bass, but pianist Rob Bargard contributes a merely average performance. ~ Steven Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	10/04/2024
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262036444

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nat Adderley Quintet   Primary Artist
Nat Adderley   Primary Artist,Cornet,Trumpet
Walter Booker   Bass
Rob Bargad   Piano
Jimmy Cobb   Drums
Vincent Herring   Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Nat Adderley Quintet   Performer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer
Nat Adderley   Composer,Producer
Vincent Herring   Composer
Oscar Brown, Jr.   Composer
Victor Feldman   Composer
Wim Wigt   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Russ Musto   Liner Notes
Joe Zawinul   Composer